Harassment Complaints at a Fire Department

After a news station exposed her sexual harassment claims, a female firefighter’s accusations are being investigated by the Albuquerque Fire Department. Allegedly, the sexual harassment included but was not limited to male firefighters watching pornography, attaching it to her locker, groping her, and watching her while she was in the women’s locker room. Her lawsuit claims that her previous sexual harassment complaints were not investigated and management has not taken action against the harassment. This female firefighter requested and was denied paid administrative leave and the alleged harassers have not faced any discipline. After harassment complaints, retaliation may be feared. Her reassignment to another firehouse has brought personal safety concerns while the investigation is being conducted.

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